collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
mom; mommy; mum; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
(mental) agony; anguish; suffering; distress
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
eager; earnest; ardent; OFF (on switch)
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
cheerful expression; pleased look; joyful look
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
resolute; determined; bold
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
caution; admonition; prohibition; ban; punishment; (arch.) caution
zitting cisticola (Cisticola juncidis); fan-tailed warbler
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary
to imitate; to follow; to copy; to emulate
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
(idle) ease; idleness; leisureliness
to covet; to crave; to indulge in; to do ceaselessly; to eat greedily; to devour
achievement; feat; distinguished service; meritorious deed
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
fruitless effort; wasted effort; abortive scheme; futility
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
law; rule; regulation; destiny; fate; karma
to give; to do (something) for